If they push back, gently reinforce that their home should be a nurturing space, not one where your daughter feels she has to “earn” her place by sacrificing her own needs or well-being.
Encourage your daughter to voice her feelings.
As a teenager, your daughter possesses the ability to express her needs, but she may still experience feelings of doubt or a lack of control during difficult circumstances.
It’s important to help her develop her voice by motivating her to assert herself in ways that safeguard her well-being and effectively convey her limits.
A useful strategy is to role-play possible conversations with her, enabling her to practice calm yet assertive responses like, “I’m happy to assist, but I also require sufficient rest for school, so I can’t take on tasks late at night.”
Source: Brightside
